Microbiology 101: Introduction to Microorganisms

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What was the significant contribution of Robert Hooke in the field of microbiology?

  • He coined the term 'animalcules'
  • He observed microorganisms using a microscope
  • He proposed the theory of biogenesis
  • He discovered that living things are composed of cells (correct)

What is the term for the hypothesis that living cells arise only from preexisting living cells?

  • Spontaneous generation
  • Vital force
  • Biogenesis (correct)
  • Microbial ecology

Who is credited with the first observation of microorganisms?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Anton van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Ferdinand Cohn
  • Robert Hooke

What was the name given by Anton van Leeuwenhoek to the microorganisms he observed?

<p>Animalcules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite hypothesis of biogenesis?

<p>Spontaneous generation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Robert Hooke report that living things are composed of cells?

<p>1665 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of fungi?

<p>Mycology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of protozoa and parasitic worms?

<p>Parasitology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who discovered the cause of mosaic disease of tobacco to be a virus?

<p>Both A and B (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of microorganisms to clean up pollutants?

<p>Bioremediation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is an example of an emerging infectious disease?

<p>Both A and B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for microorganisms that are pathogenic to insects and are used as alternatives to chemical pesticides?

<p>Insect pest control by microorganisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the accidental discovery made by Alexander Fleming in 1928?

<p>Discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of bacteria are pathogenic?

<p>3% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a product used in manufacturing produced by microorganisms?

<p>Cellulose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways microorganisms contribute to our lives?

<p>Decomposing organic waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of understanding microorganisms?

<p>Preventing food spoilage and disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a fermented food produced by microorganisms?

<p>Vinegar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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